2017 Nissan LEAF Electric Car: 100% Electric. 100% Fun. 2017 NISSAN LEAF KEY FEATURES IT'LL NOW GO UP TO 107 MILES ON A SINGLE CHARGE [*] Thanks to constantly advancing technology and development of a newly standard 30 kWh battery, America's best-selling electric vehicle now has its best range ever — up to 107 miles on a single charge. [*] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video NISSAN LEAF® GUIDED TOUR In this brief video, a Nissan host will walk you through the basics of owning a Nissan LEAF®, including how to charge this vehicle. View Video NEVER PAY FOR GAS AGAIN [*] #KICKGAS When we say 100% electric, we mean it. The Nissan LEAF® doesn’t even have a gas tank. You’ll never fill up again. Sounds liberating, doesn’t it?

View Battery JUST PLUG IT IN You can “fill up” your Nissan LEAF® at home, or on the road at one of the over 25,000 [*] (and counting) public charging stations nationwide. [*] View Charging & Range 100% TORQUE, 100% FUN You’ve never driven anything like the Nissan LEAF®, and you’ve probably never felt anything like its instant torque. The power is there when you touch the pedal. There is no lag, no revving-up or shifting gears, it just goes. View Features ELECTRIC POWER, ZERO EMISSIONS [*] THE ADVANCED LITHIUM-ION BATTERY POWERS THE 100% ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM, GIVING THE NISSAN LEAF THE EQUIVALENT OF 126 MPGE IN THE CITY. [*] View Features Top 10 Electric Cars | Clean Fleet Report Road Test: 2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid » The 2016 Acura RLX Hybrid is in the mid-luxury sales battle. It’s trying to carve out a ...

Top 10 Electric Cars Posted by Michael Coates in 40 MPG Club , 54.5 MPG Club , Clean Fleet Articles , Clean Vehicles , Electric Cars , Plug-In Hybrids , Test Drives , Top 10 Jul, 11 2016 62 Comments 2016 Is Half Over: Here Are the Top 10 Companies in the Fray We update this list regularly because the market is changing so quickly. The new models we’ve driven have caused us to rethink the Top 10. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. By mid-year in 2016 the total number of plug-in vehicles (that’s pure battery electrics and plug-in hybrids) sold this year has topped 64,000. It’s a beginning! But just keep it in perspective–that’s the equivalent of 16 percent of the sales of the Ford F-Series pickup, the country’s best-selling vehicle (and a fairly fuel efficient one at that).

This list is subjective, but also factors in sales numbers. Enjoy! 1. Our New Favorites — the Volkswagen e-Golf & Audi A3 e-tron This little electric rocket ship hasn’t been on the market long, but it’s making a strong impression wherever it goes. While holding down the 10th spot in sales for 2015, we put it at number one for German engineering – das electric several reasons. First, it’s a Golf, which is a great small car package. The Volkswagen e-Golf is very maneuverable, bringing all of the good suspension work of the seventh generation Golf into an electric car. The packaging of the Golf is another plus. It’s got a decent-size interior with room for five (in a pinch, or four comfortable adults) plus storage behind the hatch in back. While the move to electric drive in an existing platform hasn’t allowed Volkswagen the opportunity to really optimize for the new powertrain, we have no complaints about the standard Golf layout. Then there’s performance: it’s fast, as most electrics are, smart with different regen levels and driving settings, and handles like all the other gas and diesel Golfs, which is to say—great!

And the $33,450 e-Golf has been joined by a distant cousin, the Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid, which we recently tested and came away very pleased with what we found. VW has hinted more plug-ins are coming after that. Road Test: 2014 VW e-Golf. First Drive: 2015 e-Golf . Road Test: 2016 Audi A3 e-tron . Tesla – the 4,800-pound Gorilla Tesla is described as disruptive technology, but in reality the company has done what auto companies have done for a little more than a century—build great cars and match them up with owners who appreciate them. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. for the first six months of 2016, even as it continues to expand its overseas markets and was joined in the The family is expanding showroom by the SUV-like Model X in September 2015. The roomy Model S luxury sedan starts at about $66,000 with four battery pack configurations, but now offers three all-wheel drive version that feature even faster acceleration.

Production of the Roadster, the company’s initial product, ended after deliveries totaling 2,500. The Model S has a remarkable electric range of almost 300 miles per charge in some of its battery configurations. Tesla helped shareholder Toyota to bring back the Toyota RAV4 EV, an electric SUV and also aided its other OEM shareholder, Daimler (which has since divested its Tesla shares), with the Smart ED and B-Class Electric. The company is taking orders for the Tesla Model 3, its affordable ($35,000) smaller model starting late in 2017. Tesla continues to battle with auto dealers in many states as it tries to establish a direct-sales model, although founder Elon Musk has admitted his sales plan may not work when they move to the more mass-market Model 3, which he intends to sell in volumes of up to 500,000 per year. Tesla News , Tesla News & More Tesla News . Nissan Leaf – the Standard Bearer Nissan is the sales leader of pure electric cars and is staying the course in its commitment to this technology.

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn reiterated recently that his company will support electric Nissan Leaf is looking expand its range drive while also offering plug-in hybrids and fuel cell electric cars. The company’s flagship car is the Leaf, a five-door, five-seat hatchback that is the right size and range for many who drive under 100 miles daily; it’s a perfect fit for households with more than one car. Nissan makes the Leaf and its batteries in Tennessee for the U.S. market with options that include Level 1 charge, Level 2 charge at 6.6 kW/hour, and 25-minute DC fast charge. Nissan delivers great value with many dealers offering aggressive leases based on a price starting at $29,010. The Leaf was refreshed in 2016 with a larger (30 kWh) battery pack and longer range. We’ll be testing it soon. Road Test: 2013 Nissan Leaf .

Chevrolet Volt – an Electric Car with an Engine General Motors is #1 in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales with the Chevrolet Volt, a four-passenger compact hatchback that has 50+ miles of electric range and more than 400 miles per gasoline fill-up range in its second generation. The Volt has a starting price of about $34,490, but is eligible for federal and state incentives. Its sales have bumped up with the updated version that hit in late 2015 as a 2016 model. We’ve spent quite a bit of time in this car and think it’s a keeper. It’s won more than a few accolades. The versatility to drive around town and potentially commute as an electric car (Chevy estimates most drivers will go more than 1,000 miles between fill-ups), coupled with the ability to take longer trips relying on the gasoline “range extender” makes it a great choice for a one-car household.

Chevy Volt big changes kicked in for 2016 Also at GM is the all-electric Chevrolet Spark EV (on sale in California and Oregon) for about $26,685; it’s a fun city car with 80-mile range between charges. Sales are slow for the Cadillac ELR, which uses a plug-in hybrid drive system similar to the Volt, and it will be going out of production. It retails for $75,000, but many discounts are available. It also may get a facelift and the new Volt system when it becomes available. And promised to be right around the corner is the Chevy Bolt —an all-electric designed to beat Tesla’s “affordable” electric to the market with 200+ mile range and a $35,000 price tag. Here are some of our road tests of the GM plug-ins (more are coming soon)–Road Tests: 2014 Chevy Volt ; 2014 Chevy Spark EV ; Cadillac ELR . BMW – the Ultimate Electric Driving Machine? BMW has charged into the electric car space with two strong contenders—the hot-selling i3 and the i8 plug-in hybrid supercar.

We’ve driven both and are impressed by both, as are many others. An electric supercar The i3 (which actually comes in two versions—a pure battery electric and a ranged-extended EV) is the fourth best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. in 2015. The i8 is no slouch, either, outselling not only the Cadillac ELR and the Porsche Panamera and 918 Spyder plug-ins, but also mainline EVs like the Ford Focus Electric. Not bad for a car that lists for $136,500. The i3 starts at $42,400. Like most manufacturers, BMW has more plug-in models coming; several have already hit the market–a plug-version of its popular SAV (for Sport Activity Vehicle), the X5 xDrive40e (which we’ll be testing soon) and a plug-in version of the company’s best-selling 3-Series. Road Test: 2014 BMW i3 . First Drive: 2015 BMW i8 .

Ford – Variety Is Their Spice of Life Ford’s spicy compact EV Ford has made a commitment to fuel efficiency that starts with their widely used EcoBoost engines (basically smaller turbocharged direct-injection engines that can replace larger non-turbo port-injection powerplants). They have a trio of plug-in vehicles that are the tip of the spear for their environmental efforts. They start with a full-electric Ford Focus and two plug-in hybrids, the Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi (both of which also come in a plain-Jane hybrid version). Sales have been steady, but slow as they are the second and third best-selling models in the PHEV sales behind the Volt. They sacrifice some trunk space for the added batteries (compared to the hybrid models), but deliver solid performance and enough for 21 miles of electric-only driving. Road Test: 2014 Ford Focus Electric . Road Test: 2014 Ford Fusion Energi . First Drive: Ford C-Ma x. First Drive: 2013 Ford Focus Electric .

Toyota – Big in Hybrids; Betting on Fuel Cell Electrics Toyota, with eight million hybrid sales under its belt, has dabbled in both plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars, but now seems focused on fuel cell electric cars. The latter uses hydrogen to produce The Prius models plug along electricity on board and power the electric motors. Toyota’s Prius Plug-In Hybrid looks like another Prius until you spot the J1772 plug for smart charging for a 12 to 15-mile electric range. With a starting price of $32,000, Toyota has had some sales success, and has promised a new version to follow the redone Prius that’s now out. It will get a new name–Prius Prime. Clean Fleet Report tested the original model, comparing it with the better-known non-plug-in version. Toyota also offered a limited model in California: the only all-electric SUV, the RAV4 EV, with an advertised 150-mile electric range (produced with some help from Tesla, in which Toyota is a shareholder) and earlier did a limited EV run of its minicar, the iQ.

Now on the market is the Mirai, a fuel-cell sedan with a 350-mile range and a $57,000 price tag (it starts deliveries in October 2015 in California). Toyota offers 13 hybrid models (Toyota & Lexus) with similar electric motors and advanced battery packs, sometimes shared with its electric cars. We’ve tested most of those. First Drive: 2013 RAV4 EV . Road Test: Plug-In Prius and Prius Liftback. First Drive: 2016 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle . First Drive: Toyota iQ Daimler Begins an Electric Onslaught In America only with electric motors Daimler is the automotive giant that owns Mercedes-Benz and Smart and also was a Tesla stockholder. The two-seat Smart ED can be purchased for only $25,000 ($17,500 after federal tax credit) and has been selling in small numbers (many to the company’s Car2Go car-sharing subsidiary). The Smart minicar is now in its third generation and has a range of about 84 miles, reinforcing its role as a city car. Car2Go operates in 11 U.S.

cities and continues to look to expand. Mercedes has two versions of its subcompact B-Class, a pure electric with 87 miles of range and a fuel cell electric vehicle with a more than 300 miles of range, the only versions of that car available in the U.S. The electric B-Class (starting at $41,450) is selling better than the Smart ED and the B-Class fuel cell EV sells in limited numbers in areas where there is a fueling infrastructure. The company has just introduced a plug-in versions of its S-Class (the S550 Plug-in Hybrid at $95,325)) and promises other models such as a plug-in C-Class in the near future. The next generation fuel cell car also should surface in a year or two. First Drive: Smart Fortwo ED . Fiat – Small, But a Mighty Fine, Fun EV Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is selling the Fiat 500e somewhat reluctantly, but don’t let that turn you away. Even though FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne famously claims the company loses Fiat 500e – Sold Out or Sell Out?

$14,000 on every $32,780 500e it sells, they do need to sell quite a few of them to meet California’s ZEV (zero emission vehicle) mandate so take advantage while you can. It’s a fun all-electric city car. We thought it was the most fun car of the EV bunch until the e-Golf came out and trumped it both in functionality and fun. Very affordable (sub-$100/month) lease deals have been available for this spunky EV. It manages to carry through the Italian charm and personality found in its gas models. The major drawback, which could be an advantage in an urban location, is the small size of the vehicle. As a two-door with a small back seat, its capability of carrying four adults is limited. Road Test: Fiat 500e . Kia – Coming on Strong Don’t forget the Korean plug-ins Kia has its Soul EV on the market and we’ve already has a chance to drive it .

Along with its parent company Hyundai, Kia is scheduled to launch two plug-in hybrids (the Hyundai Sonata, which is on sale and selling well, and the Kia Optima, which will follow in a year or so) and a Hyundai-branded pure electric car in 2017. In addition, the ambitious company plans to market Hyundai and Kia dedicated hybrid models in a stab at grabbing some of the Prius market. Hyundai has also already begun leasing its Tucson fuel cell electric vehicles in Southern California. First Drive: 2015 Kia Soul EV . That’s the Top 10, but the good news is there are even more models on the market and some have come and gone already. Coda Automotive, with its warmed-over Chinese sedan, has departed, but Fisker Automotive appears about to revive its high-end plug-in hybrid under new Chinese ownership. Honda sold a limited number of its Fit EVs and similarly stopped selling the Accord Plug-in Hybrid. Like Toyota and Hyundai, it is focusing on fuel cell electrics as its main EV strategy going forward, but could return to a pure EV and PHEV depending on market trends.

It continues to promote ideas like an integrated car and home energy system that would depend on a plug-in car. Mitsubishi still offers the i (formerly i-MiEV), though the company skipped the 2015 model year. The i fits into tight parking spaces and tight electric car buyer budgets, starting at about $29,000. It’s a very Japanese model five-door, four-passenger hatchback. The i has an electric range of 62 miles (EPA adjusted) with a 16kWh lithium battery. Although it’s been modified for the US market it still feels very much like the Japanese-market original, which is to say, less substantial than many of its competitors. Mitsubishi also reiterated its intent to bring a plug-in version of its popular Outlander SUV to the U.S. this coming year. Then there’s Porsche (another VW affiliate) with its plug-in Panamera sedan, Cayenne SUV and 918 sports car also in the market. Other companies have teased plug-ins, but we’ll wait until we see hardware before A plug-in Porsche adding them to any list.

Volvo has just started selling its plug-in hybrid version of the XC90 SUV, though numbers are expected to remain low. We drove it recently and came away very impressed. California and seven other states reaffirmed their goal to have 3.3 million electric cars (including plug-in hybrids and fuel cells) on the road by 2025. The numbers are basically accounted for in the ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) mandate that the states have in place, but rely on a steep ramp up of sales after 2020. There is a lot of innovation from around the world that did not make this Top 10 List, which focuses on the current U.S. market. Please bookmark this Top 10 List and check back as we update. Exciting new electric cars are being driven on the U.S. streets and freeways. Nissan is an early mover with battery-electric cars and General Motors with plug-in hybrids, but competition is heating up and new models due during the next year or two could dramatically alter the field. The winner will be the customer.

Related stories you might enjoy: The Top 10 B est Fuel Economy Cars of 2014 –All Electrics & Plug-ins Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class. We also feature those that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. We welcome any feedback from vehicle owners and are dedicated to providing a forum for alternative viewpoints. Please let us know your views at publisher@cleanfleetreport.com .

About Nissan Email Save Nissan was born in Japan, and like other marques from its homeland, the brand is known for crafting vehicles that place an emphasis on quality and reliability. The company's roster of products is broad, and includes sporty coupes, family sedans, minivans, trucks and SUVs. Read more Nissan history Nissan was born in Japan, and like other marques from its homeland, the brand is known for crafting vehicles that place an emphasis on quality and reliability. The company's roster of products is broad, and includes sporty coupes, family sedans, minivans, trucks and SUVs. The automaker got its start in 1933 as the Jidosha Seico Co., Ltd. The following year, this outfit merged with another Japanese manufacturer, and the new company was christened Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. Nissan initially marketed its vehicles under the Datsun brand, with the first Datsuns being built in 1934. Postwar, the brand made its presence felt worldwide, building a partnership with the U.K.-based Austin Motor Co. and establishing a presence in the United States. The first Datsuns hit American shores in 1958.

Vehicles like the Datsun 1000 were based on Austin platforms. The '60s witnessed Nissan's merger with Prince Motor Company, a union that helped the Asian manufacturer create more luxury-focused vehicles. In the U.S. it began offering its first vehicle styled for the U.S. market, the Datsun 510 sedan. By the end of the decade, Datsun had exported more than 1 million vehicles. Datsun rose to prominence in the 1970s on the popularity of its 240Z sports car. Powered by an inline six-cylinder engine, the car was coveted for its blend of style, performance and affordability. By the time the '70s drew to a close, the automaker's cumulative vehicle exports had surpassed the 10 million mark. In 1981, Nissan shelved the Datsun name and began selling vehicles worldwide under the Nissan moniker. The '80s also saw Nissan's launch of a tuning division called Nismo for the development of performance-oriented vehicles and accessories. Nissan also brought its production to American shores, with the construction of a Georgia-based plant.

The early '90s saw Nissan's fortunes rise in the U.S. thanks to fun-to-drive cars like the 300ZX, Maxima and Sentra. But this trend didn't last long and by the late '90s Nissan's offerings consisted of anonymous vehicles. The company's future was uncertain. After the turn of the new century Nissan bounced back, helped by a 1999 alliance with Renault that boosted the company's finances. Its redesigned Sentra and Altima boosted sales and consumer interest, as did new models like the 350Z sports car, Armada SUV and Titan pickup. Today the manufacturer is known for offering a wide range of well-regarded vehicles, including the popular Murano SUV, the incredible GT-R supercar and the all-electric Leaf. Hide Nissan History 2016 Nissan Leaf Specifications, Pictures, Prices view all specs The Nissan Leaf is the first mainstream all-electric vehicle to be offered in the U.S. While it has a limited driving range, in most other respects the Leaf is quite similar to a conventional gas-powered compact hatchback, offering a comfortable interior and surprisingly snappy acceleration (albeit with zero emissions).

Recent Changes The Leaf has been overhauled for the most recent model year. Its new battery-electric drive system offers more than 100 miles of range. Overview What sets the Leaf apart from most other vehicles on the road is its electric powertrain. The new Leaf now boasts a 30-kWh battery (replacing the previous 27 kWh unit, which extends its driving range to a maximum of 107 miles, up from 84 (or 73) miles in earlier models. This increase in capacity came with a small increase in weight as well, but the good news is that it also means increased performance. The Leaf SV and SL have MPGe ratings of 124 city, 101 highway and 112 combined fuel economy, while the basic S has MPGe ratings of 126 city, 101 highway and 114 combined. Charging is accomplished via a port located at the front of the car.

Completely replenishing the battery requires roughly 16 hours via a standard 110V outlet, but a new 6.6 kW onboard charger (optional on the S, standard on the SV and SL trims) nearly halves 220V charging time to about hours. An available quick charge port allows charging to 80% capacity in 30 minutes at public charging stations. An available Nissan-developed iPhone app lets owners check the Leaf's battery level from afar, and also displays how much time is required for a full charge and, for public charging stations, the approximate cost of a fill-up. All Leaf models offer Normal, Eco-Mode and B-Mode settings, the last of which increases regenerative braking during deceleration to reduce battery consumption. The Leaf rides on a dedicated EV platform with a multilink front suspension and a torsion beam setup at the rear. Handling is predictable, and acceleration is strong from a dead stop thanks to the nearly-instantaneous torque from the electric motor.

Inside, the Leaf features a digital "eyebrow" display at the top of the instrument panel that provides high visibility for the Eco indicator and speedometer, while a lower liquid crystal meter display houses the power meter, battery temperature gauge, multi-function display, remaining energy gauge, capacity level gauge and distance to empty display. The available navigation system boasts an "Eco Route" feature that includes suggested power-saving alternative routes. Also new is Pandora radio compatibility and Google local search, which allows users to search for restaurants, shops and other points of interest and browse user reviews using Google's POI database. Passenger space is slightly greater than that of the typical compact, while cargo room was recently improved by moving the onboard charger to the front of the Leaf. There's now 24 cubic feet available with the second-row seats upright, up from 14.5; fold the second-row seats down, and there's an additional six cubic inches for a total of 30. To comply with pending federal regulations, Nissan has proactively equipped the Leaf with an "Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians" that plays through an external speaker at speeds below 19 mph.

Similar Cars Electric Car Charger Company, ECOtality, Goes Bankrupt, Stranding 13,000 Docking Stations | The Huffington Post Electric Car Charger Company, ECOtality, Goes Bankrupt, Stranding 13,000 Docking Stations 10/13/2013 10:09 am ET | Updated Oct 15, 2013 390 From Mother Nature Network's Jim Motavalli: Now here’s a fine mess, as Laurel and Hardy used to say. One of the biggest electric vehicle charging companies, Arizona-based ECOtality (a Nissan Leaf partner), went bankrupt, stranding about 13,000 commercial and residential stations. We all have a stake in this, because American tax dollars supported these installations through the so-called EV Project . In the early rounds, only one bidder emerged , an unknown company called Tellus Power, which proposed acquiring ECOtality's assets for just $3 million. Consider that the federal grants totaled almost $115 million (of which almost $100 million was spent) and you begin to see the issue here.

There are clear parallels to what happened to the U.S. investment in Fisker Automotive , which went bankrupt after spending $192 million of a $529 million loan (the feds then seized $21 million in assets). But just as I was writing this, the Florida-based Car Charging Group said that it had won the prize, price unspecified. "We believe this will solidify our position as the leader in the electric vehicle charging industry," said Michael Farkas, the CEO. CCG has been aggressively expansionist, and owns pay-to-charge stations in such places as the parking garages of New York City. He's right; this makes the company a big player. One of the issues with ECOtality's bankruptcy was making sure its network remains active, so users can swipe cards and get billed for the electricity. The worst possible outcome would have been to have ECOtality’s 3,300 public chargers (the rest are residential) inoperable because nobody could turn on their billing and operating systems. Nissan was so concerned about the network that it lent ECOtality $1.25 million to get through the auction, spokesman Brian Brockman confirmed.

Come to think of it, if those home units didn’t work, that would have been horrible, too. If you see parallels to the big and still-evolving government shutdown , you’re paying attention. It’s not quite veterans unable to get into war memorials, but it’s along the same lines. Brett Hauser, president of Greenlots (which develops open-standard solutions) and a board member of the Open Charge Alliance , was watching the ECOtality debacle. He thinks it’s a clear argument applying open-source standards to all new installed chargers. That would prevent the embarrassing situation in Hawaii , where proprietary chargers installed by the bankrupt Better Place became “orphaned” because its new owners, OpConnect, couldn’t find the RFID cards to run them. California, on National Plug-In Day , enacted a law requiring all new chargers to be accessible to credit cards — you shouldn’t have to join a network to use them. Forrest North, chief operating officer of Recargo, which runs very popular station locator apps (Recargo and PlugShare), points out, “We’re used to buying things from places like Amazon with just a credit card.

These private networks and membership cards have led to nightmarish problems for people who couldn’t get a charge when they needed one.” Recargo actually has its own solution to this, the newly launched Pay With Plugshare (above), which lets you use the iPhone (and Android later this year) app and your credit card to pay for a charge at any participating public station. So far, it has SemaConnect , one of the larger providers, on board. “Our focus is on the driver, trying to make it as easy and seamless as possible,” said North. The Open Charge Alliance, meanwhile, is recruiting internationally (including in Holland, which is very EV-friendly) to get all the EV players give up the idea of proprietary networks. Back to ECOtality. I think Car Charging Group should be a good steward for the company's assets. Internationally, there are much worse scenarios. The aforementioned Better Place left a lot of stranded assets, and so far no credible buyer has emerged for it (though Iceland’s Northern Lights Energy is interested). Tellus Power is a big question mark. The company is based in California, but very low profile there—it’s a subsidiary of a Chinese company called Tusai Holding.

A division, Asola, made solar modules for the Fisker Karma, but that didn’t work out so well. Tellus has a website here , but it’s content-free so far. The U.S. government closely scrutinized some potential sales of Fisker (also to Chinese interests), but I didn't see any similar uproar here. Hauser says his Greenlots company has “taken a look at the ECOtality operation. We want to make sure those stations stay up and are used.” He added, “Our perspective is that, whoever wins, they should continue to have connected stations and make them open source. It’s the only way for the electric car adoption to thrive and prosper.” Here's some pre-bankruptcy video that gives you a fuller ECOtality picture: Also on HuffPost: 2017 Nissan LEAF Electric Car Features To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video WOULDN’T IT BE COOL IF YOU NEVER HAD TO STOP FOR GAS AGAIN? The Nissan LEAF® is 100% electric. That means no gas. None.

So forget about the cost of a gallon, and say hello to freedom from the pump. Because the only time you’ll be going to the gas station is whenever you need to put air in your tires. “I love passing by the gas stations.” MARY M., NISSAN LEAF OWNER “I LOVE THE LEAF BECAUSE IT IS THE CHEAPEST CAR TO OPERATE OF ANY CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED.” MURRAY T., NISSAN LEAF OWNER “THE QUESTION IS NO LONGER WHY ELECTRIC? IT'S WHY GAS?” BRIAN M., NISSAN LEAF OWNER 2017 NISSAN LEAF PERFORMANCE REDUCE NOISE POLLUTION You can make the world a cleaner, quieter place. That's because electric motors don’t make noise like internal combustion engines. The 2017 LEAF’s virtually silent motor can take you farther than ever before on a single charge – up to 107 miles. [*] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video GET UP AND GO!

Performance you wouldn’t get from a V8 You've never driven anything like the Nissan LEAF, and you've probably never felt anything like its instant torque. The power is there when you touch the pedal. There is no lag, no revving-up or shifting gears – it just goes. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video THE NEW VROOM Incredibly quiet driving Say goodbye to the vibration and engine noise of every other car you've ever driven. The advanced 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor provides the quietest, smoothest ride you've ever experienced. 2017 NISSAN LEAF INTERIOR GET PRACTICAL WITHOUT GIVING UP FUN From the moment you hear its signature power-up chime, you’re in for a blast behind the wheel of the Nissan LEAF. An available heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel will help keep your hands warm on chilly mornings. Ultra-modern gauges and an easy-to-read Display Drive Computer puts information like range, battery charge level, and power usage info front and center. Fun that’s efficient. Practical that’s cool. The best of all worlds, all in one car.

2017 NISSAN LEAF INTERIOR INNOVATION FOR FIVE The Nissan LEAF is all about efficiency, but that doesn't mean this 4-door, 5-passenger hatchback skimps on interior finish or size. It comes with available folding rear seats made from Bio Suede PET, [*] tons of storage, a USB port, [*] climate control, and more. It’s everything you’d expect in a premium car, even if it weren’t electric. 2017 NISSAN LEAF INTERIOR Spacious interior The Nissan LEAF is a roomy 5-seater, with four doors and essentials like generous cup holders and smart storage throughout. 2017 NISSAN LEAF INTERIOR Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel The Nissan LEAF comes with an available heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, so you can keep warm in a more energy-efficient way than just cranking up the heat. 2017 NISSAN LEAF INTERIOR Heated seats Forget arguments over who’s got shotgun! The available stylish, modern, and comfortable black leather-appointed seats are heated so everyone rides in comfort. SHIFT AHEAD Drive selector Park. Reverse. Drive. All the normal settings are there.

But why settle for normal? Shift the advanced drive selector into B-Mode to increase the regenerative braking force and brake response. ROOM TO SPARE Smart storage You free up an awful lot of room when you take out things like transmissions, oil filters, and radiators. With the 60/40 split rear seats up, you can fit in three child seats, and still have space for your golf bag in back. Fold them flat, and you’ll have a generous 30 cubic feet of versatility – including a handy cargo well that lets you keep valuables out of sight. [*] IT’S YOUR CAR CALLING NissanConnect℠ EV information system With the available NissanConnect℠ EV [*] information system in your vehicle, you can find a nearby public charging station [*] , schedule an off-peak charge for optimal savings, or activate your pre-set climate settings – so your Nissan LEAF is ready when you are. The NissanConnect℠ EV smartphone app lets you remotely start a charging session or activate your heat or A/C, all while providing real-time charging and range status. 2017 NISSAN LEAF TECHNOLOGY Around View® Monitor Parking is a snap with the available Around View® Monitor.

[*] Using four cameras, the system creates a virtual bird’s-eye-view of the Nissan LEAF, and transmits the image to the LCD monitor, for easier parking. 2017 NISSAN LEAF TECHNOLOGY iPod® and USB Connectivity The standard iPod® and USB connectivity ensures you'll always have access to your playlist. So go ahead – belt out your favorite songs. [*] 2017 NISSAN LEAF TECHNOLOGY Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition When it’s time to plug in, open the charge door with the touch of a button on your Nissan Intelligent Key®. To lock or unlock any of the other doors, you don’t even need to take the key out of your pocket – just tap the button on the door handles. Intelligent, right? Once inside, the standard Push Button Ignition lets you get in, push the button, and go. 2017 NISSAN LEAF TECHNOLOGY Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System Need to make a call? Don’t let it distract you from driving. Just activate Bluetooth® using the steering wheel mounted controls, and stay connected no matter where the road takes you.

[*] 2017 NISSAN LEAF TECHNOLOGY Bose® Premium Audio System Rock out more efficiently with the available Energy Efficient Series Bose® audio system. With six small, lightweight, and strategically placed speakers, the audio system has been engineered to save power, without sacrificing sound quality. [*]

Question: Which car company manufactures the Leaf?
Answer: NISSAN